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a no-sew lay flat journal in the ledger style planner book with a metal bookplate and label that says "beach". made my Sharon Coughlin from Mad Paper Crush
Book Making, Journals, Junk Journal Basics

How to Make a No-Sew Lay Flat Journal, an Easy DIY for Beginners

February 14, 2025

Full disclosure, darlings! Some of the links sprinkled throughout this post are affiliate links. If you decide to treat yourself through them, I’ll get a tiny percentage – a little thank you for my recommendations! Rest assured, your price remains the same; it’s just a […]

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Planner, Tutorials

Junk Journal Planning with a MadPlans Digital Kit

February 29, 2024

Well, howdy, my Mad Paper Crushers! I’ve got so many things on my plate right now, that I need to get my next month’s planner going so I can dig in there and keep my lists, brainstorm and have a written plan for the next […]

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Paper Projects

Project Round-up for 2023 – My Yearly Assemblage!

December 20, 2023

For the past 4 years – I’ve done a yearly round up of projects I’ve done throughout the year, and I really love having this little curated list of my favorite things! So, it’s now my 5th year, and I’ve got a new Assemblage! I […]

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Get Organized, Paper Projects, Tutorials

Lay Flat Boxes for Ephemera Storage

December 12, 2023

Ok, I admit it, I could be better organized. I’ve tried to be better organized! But I always have to try things out and see how they work for me – and believe me, not every solution is a home run for me. I know […]

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Book Making, Journals, Paper Projects, Tutorials

Gift Guide for the Junk Journaler!

November 30, 2023

I don’t know about you, but finding just the right gift for the right person (or artist!) can be frustrating. And since I know there are a LOT of people out there who don’t share our love of Junk Journaling – I thought doing a […]

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Book Making, Journals, Paper Projects, Tutorials

Make a Christmas Gift List Folio for Inspired Shopping

November 18, 2023

Who’s ready for Christmas shopping? Ok, not me either! But, I will say, that I like to have my gift list ready to go when I’m out an about, and having a gift list that inspires me is even better! So today, I thought I’d […]

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Book Making, Journals, Paper Projects

A Unique Wedding Guest Book and Seating Chart

November 10, 2023

I recently had a custom order for a GIANT wedding book tome to be used at a friend’s daughter’s wedding. Since she knows how I make books and journals, she thought having something custom made would be a special touch to the day. We brainstormed […]

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Happy Mail

Creative Happy Mail Ideas and Artistic Treasures

November 6, 2023

Have you ever experienced the sheer delight of sending or receiving a carefully crafted piece of happy mail? It’s like getting a burst of sunshine in your mailbox, a surprise that warms your heart and sparks joy. But if you’ve ever found yourself on the […]

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Paper Projects

Vintage Photobooth Zine

September 11, 2023

Have you made a zine? It’s been a while since I made one, but I decided to make one with a Carnival or Fair theme – since it’s that time of year here in Pennsylvania. I’ve been working on ways to boost my creativity and […]

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Journal with Me, Tutorials

Junk Journal July Week 3: Prompts 15-21

July 23, 2023

We’ve made it to week 3. I’m going to be honest – I’m not always consistent with these challenges. That being said, I have really been having a good time with it this year, and have probably completed more pages than I ever have. But, […]

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Hi! I’m Sharon

I love paper. And technology. I try to be green and live simply, but fail at that a lot. Most days you'll find me trying to make something crafty, or hanging out with my favorite humans and brown dog. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you’ll look around and make something with me.

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  • Junk Journal Planning with a MadPlans Digital Kit
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  • Lay Flat Boxes for Ephemera Storage
  • Gift Guide for the Junk Journaler!

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